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Fatwa Perkahwinan Pasangan Autisme
Can a person with autism marry, and what are the conditions?
Short answer
Marriage to a person with autism is permitted if the spouse consents and knows the actual level of autism and the effects of the marriage.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Marriage to a person with autism is permitted if the spouse consents and knows the actual level of autism and the effects of the marriage. A person with autism may be married if they understand marriage and agree, or if the guardian agrees even when they do not understand, provided the marriage causes no harm to them. A qualified autism specialist must confirm that no harm will result. A spouse who was not told the truth may divorce or apply for fasakh, and if harm arises later, separation is decided by the court.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perkahwinan seseorang dengan penghidap autisme dibolehkan dengan syarat individu tersebut bersetuju dan mengetahui keadaan sebenar tahap autisme bakal suami atau isteri serta kesan daripada perkahwinan tersebut.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Perkahwinan Pasangan Autisme”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/847-fatwa-perkahwinan-pasangan-autisme. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-person-with-autism-marry-conditions/